POSITION SUMMARY

Support Custodian is responsible for performing a wide range of duties and tasks that support the overall maintenance of the store, ensuring a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• 18+ years old.
• Janitorial Experience: 1+ years preferred
• Knowledge of a variety of equipment including industrial power and hand tools.
• Entry level carpentry skills to make minor repairs when needed.
• Demonstrate adequate mechanical aptitude to work on fixtures, furnishings and equipment in a grocery store environment.
• Ability to response to emergency situations and work alternative shifts when required.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Ability to follow directions and established procedures with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively prioritize competing tasks in a fast paced, evolving environment.
• Clear and effective communication style, both written and verbal.
• Team-player who can also work independently with minimal supervision.
• Basic math skills.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES

• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT - The list below outlines the expectations, requirements, and conditions of this position.

• Works with and around flour/grains, dairy, fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, and/or other food allergens.
• Frequently lifts/carries 10 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• In a work day: constant standing/walking.
• Work requires the following motions: standing, walking, bending, twisting, squatting, kneeling, and reaching. Bending and twisting at waist and neck. Reaching above and below the shoulders.
• Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling.
• Occasional exposure to extreme temperatures from work in and around freezers, coolers, refrigerators, ovens, stovetops, grills, barbeques, etc., inside and outside of the store in all weather conditions.
• Work in wet and dry conditions.
• May require use of ladders or step stools.
• Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals (gas, fumes, chemicals).
• Work with and around tools and equipment, including but not limited to knives, personal protective equipment, forklift, pallet jacks, hand trucks, six-wheel carts, baler, etc.
• Intermittent noise from equipment and machinery.
• Wear non-slip, water and oil resistant closed-toe shoes.

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled indoor and outdoor janitorial duties.
• Dust mop, sweep, damp mop, wet mop, buff and high speed hard and resilient floors.
• Maintain customer and employee restrooms. (e.g. clean/sanitize, replenish soap, paper goods, empty wastebaskets, mop floors, etc.)
• Replenish soap, paper goods, and cleaning supplies in all departments.
• Clean wastebaskets and other receptacles.
• Collect and dispose of garbage, compost, recycling, and hazardous waste.
• Make and remove box bales from industrial waste and cardboard baler.
• Troubleshoot plumbing issues, perform minor repairs, and unclog drains/toilets as needed.
• Replace light bulbs and properly dispose of burned-out bulbs and tubes.
• Exercise utmost care in the performance of duties and use protective clothing, respirators, or other safety devices whenever necessary.
• Operate and maintain equipment in accordance with Company cleanliness and safety standards. (e.g. hand tools, power tools, electric pallet jack, garbage compactor, cardboard baler, vacuums, etc.)
• Follow and comply with established procedures, including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation and safe work practices.
• Immediately reports safety hazards and violations to supervisors.
• Performs opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned.
• Works all scheduled shifts and attends required trainings and meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.